Bayern’s honorary president, Uli Hoeneß, caused a stir with his comments about Jamal Musiala. It’s said that a financial motive is behind this as well.
Uli Hoeneß’s public doubts about Jamal Musiala’s athletic future have sparked a broad discussion. According to reports in *kicker* and *BILD*, the Bayern honorary president is primarily concerned with the financial aspect of the situation. The reports suggest he would like the player to make a concession as long as Musiala is unable to play.
However, Hoeneß has not publicly made such a demand. Nor are there any reports of an agreed-upon salary reduction or concrete renegotiations. Rather, the two reports seek to explain the reasoning behind his appearance on BR ’s “Sonntags-Stammtisch.”
There, Hoeneß linked Musiala’s health situation to his long-term contract: “But he’s still getting paid. Just imagine if FC Bayern were to question his contract now and say: ‘What he’s capable of right now is no longer what’s in the contract.’”
Musiala extended his contract in February 2025 through the summer of 2030. According to *kicker*, the contract could earn him up to 30 million euros per season. Over the five-year term, that would amount to a potential total of up to 150 million euros. BILD estimates his annual salary at around 25 million euros. These figures have not been officially confirmed.
Hoeneß is said to be hoping for a gesture from Musiala’s side
According to *kicker*’s account, the club’s perspective is being overlooked in the public discussion. Bayern bears responsibility for Musiala as both a player and a person, but must also take into account the financial consequences of his long absences. The honorary president did not intend to put pressure on the national team player with his statements.
According to the report, Hoeneß and other club officials were also displeased that Musiala’s advisors had secured the maximum financial terms during the contract extension, while no corresponding dialogue appears to be taking place in the current situation.
*kicker* infers from this that Hoeneß would welcome a financial concession. *BILD* also describes a temporary waiver of part of his salary as a gesture that the honorary president is said to want from Musiala. The reports do not contain a direct public statement from Hoeneß regarding such a waiver.
At the same time, the club’s fundamental stance remains unchanged: FC Bayern stands by its contractual agreements. The fact that neither Musiala nor the club is to blame for the health setbacks is also part of the consideration described in the reports.
Nevertheless, the public nature of Hoeneß’s statements is said to have caused some internal irritation. After all, the 23-year-old is working on his return following his most recent muscle injury and has since rejoined team training.
From a sporting perspective, the Munich club is hoping that Musiala will be able to contribute again after the international break. Before his most recent absence, he had been improving and had received praise from Vincent Kompany. For the club, a successful return would therefore be the most important development: Musiala is expected to play again, set up and score goals—and thus live up to the potential that led Bayern to sign him to a long-term contract.